Cryptic crossword clue
A small amount of money lost in the gross 10

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word SHOESTRING

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The straight part
We know that "A small amount of money" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case a small amount of money = shoestring.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does SHOESTRING mean?

SHOESTRING noun
  1. The string or lace used to secure the shoe to the foot; a shoelace.
  2. A tight budget; very little money.
  3. A long narrow cut of a food; a julienne.
SHOESTRING verb
  1. To catch using a shoestring catch.

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